EVENT: The Future for Environmental Standards & Next Steps for Office for Environmental Protection
This conference will discuss the future of environmental standards and the next steps for the Office for Environmental Protection.
It takes place within the context of OEP’s consultation on its draft strategy, enforcement policy, and the implementation of the Environment Actand Governments reviewof the25 Year Environment Plan.
The following areas are open for discussion:
- OEP priorities – the first strategy – the enforcement policy – engagement with key stakeholders – guidance in sustainability and ecosystem services
- OEP implementation – the Environment Act – independence – setting and enforcement of standards – securing accountability – monitoring progress – coordination with wider policy
- regulation – priorities – frameworks for the future and their design – engagement with stakeholders – opportunities for the UK to lead internationally
- environmental standards – building back greener – scope, ambition and timescales – priorities for protection, conservation, restoration and ecosystem regeneration
- environmental stewardship – priorities for addressing long-term challenges – conserving biodiversity – adapting to climate threats – sustainable conduct around ecosystem service use
- policy – the 25 Year Environment Plan review – environmental principle scope and targets – transparency and accountability – development of legally binding measures – interim milestones
We are pleased to offer keynote sessions with:Rebecca Pow MP (Minister for Nature Recovery and the Domestic Environment), Defra.Dame Glenys Stacey (Chair, Office for Environmental Protection) and Alan Law (Deputy Chief Executive at Natural England).
